Associate Scientist, MSAT (Cell & Gene Therapy)
Legend Biotech
August 22, 2026
On-site
Somerset, NJ
Operations
Role Overview
- Join the Global MSAT Automation team to support cell therapy manufacturing studies and basic lab operations, including automated instrument workflow studies, real-time inventory/materials availability, and GMP compliance in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Cell Therapy Processing Support: Perform cell culture enrichment, maintenance, and analytical assays using cell therapy manufacturing processes, automated platforms, and instruments.
- Ordering & Procurement: Manage the full ordering lifecycle via designated lab inventory platforms (material requests and shipment tracking); knowledge of cell therapy manufacturing materials required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, biotechnology, or a related life sciences field (master’s preferred).
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in cell therapy manufacturing operations or GMP biologics/cell manufacturing development (CAR-T, stem cell, or autologous/allogeneic therapies strongly preferred).
- High proficiency in aseptic techniques in a Grade B cleanroom.
- Knowledge of cold-chain logistics, short-shelf-life material handling, and storage optimization.
- Strong organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a dynamic, high-throughput setting.
- Experience ordering and managing cell therapy manufacturing materials.
- Familiarity with lab inventory software with barcoding, real-time tracking, and automated reorder workflows.
Benefits (as stated)
- Medical, dental, and vision; 401(k) with company match; 8 weeks paid parental leave after 3 months; paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, floating holidays) and 11 company holidays.
- Join the Global MSAT Automation team to support cell therapy manufacturing studies and basic lab operations, including automated instrument workflow studies, real-time inventory/materials availability, and GMP compliance in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Cell Therapy Processing Support: Perform cell culture enrichment, maintenance, and analytical assays using cell therapy manufacturing processes, automated platforms, and instruments.
- Ordering & Procurement: Manage the full ordering lifecycle via designated lab inventory platforms (material requests and shipment tracking); knowledge of cell therapy manufacturing materials required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, biotechnology, or a related life sciences field (master’s preferred).
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in cell therapy manufacturing operations or GMP biologics/cell manufacturing development (CAR-T, stem cell, or autologous/allogeneic therapies strongly preferred).
- High proficiency in aseptic techniques in a Grade B cleanroom.
- Knowledge of cold-chain logistics, short-shelf-life material handling, and storage optimization.
- Strong organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a dynamic, high-throughput setting.
- Experience ordering and managing cell therapy manufacturing materials.
- Familiarity with lab inventory software with barcoding, real-time tracking, and automated reorder workflows.
Benefits (as stated)
- Medical, dental, and vision; 401(k) with company match; 8 weeks paid parental leave after 3 months; paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, floating holidays) and 11 company holidays.